EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
Orangeburg, SC 29115
ABWA MISSION
"The Mission of the American Business Women's Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition. www.ABWA.org
Sonya Sims
Congratulations
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
2025 - 2026 Woman of the Year
and 2024 ABWA Top Ten
Sonya Sims
Recognized​ by the local ABWA chapter for her contributions to the EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter, ABWA National for the advancement for all Women and her community.
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
2024-2025 ABWA National Recognition
Level 1 Best Practices in League Management Award
7th Consecutive Years
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National Awards at ABWA 70th Anniversary Gala
2019 Brilliance Unleashed Award
ABWA Top 10 Chapters
The EmpowerHer ABWA Orangeburg Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association has earned the highest chapter recognition at the ABWA 2025 National Women's Leadership Conference in Portland Maine.
2019-2025 Level 1 Best Practices In League Management
2019 Brilliance Unleashed Award - ABWA Top Ten Chapters
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You're Invited!
Virtual Membership Interest Presentation
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Monday, July 27, 2026
7:00 PM EST
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ZOOM
ID: 833 9476 4443
Password: EMPOPWERHER
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Tuesday, July 14th "Empower Chat"
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2nd Tuesday Monthly "Empower Chat"
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Hybrid Event
Professional Development
Enjoy personal and professional development speakers, power networking social and hors d'oeuvres
Learn about the EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter and our
ABWA National Association.
Hybrid Event
6:30 p.m. EST – Networking Social
7:00 p.m. – Professional Development Seminar
9:00 p.m. - Power Networking
"Empower Chat" Registration
Virtual: $10 Members & Guests
Virtual: $5.00 Students
​In-Person Location
Edisto Habitat Office, Orangeburg, SC
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Apply for 2026 SBMEF Scholarship Applications
Deadline is May 15, 2026
www.SBMEF.org
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Congratulations to the 2025 SBMEF
National President's Scholarship Recipients in Honor of
2023-2024 ABWA National President
Rachelle Jamerson-Holmes
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Women's History Month Signature Event
South Carolina
4th Annual ABWA DAY
At the State House 2026
& Celebrating HERstory Awards Luncheon
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Click for Details & Registration
Time: 9:00 PM EST Meet & Greet at the State House
10:00 PM EST House of Representative Visit
11:00 PM EST Vendors Open -Shop! Shop! Shop!
12 Noon - 3 PM EST Noon Luncheon & Reception
**Vendor & Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available**
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
🔹Call: 803-937-1747 or 803-387-6915
🔹Email: EmpowerHerABWAChapter@gmail.com
ABWA Changing women’s lives. . . one woman at a time.©
Congratulations
2025
ABWA American Business Woman
Captain (Ret.) USPHS Gail Hamilton PhD
Recognized​ by ABWA National for her contributions to the EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter, ABWA National for the advancement for all Women and her community.
"The Power of ABWA"
Virtual Membership Interest Presentation
You're invited to learn more ABWA!
Date: TBA
Virtual Registration: TBA
6:45 PM EST: Networking
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Benefits of ABWA, Q&A and Prizes
Admission: FREE - Registration Required
Zoom details will be emailed once registration is completed.
Reserve Your Seat Today via Zoom Link: TBA
Email: EmpowerHerABWAChapter@gmail.com
Call: 803-937-1747
The Power of One!
The Power of One!
Death Crawl Video: Movie Facing the Giants
** We do not own the rights to this video**
Death Crawl Video: Movie Facing the Giants
** We do not own the rights to this video**
Member Orientation
TBA
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter Members
Date: TBA
Time: 6:00 PM EST - 7:00 PM EST
Zoom Registration: TBA
Date: Monday, February 26, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM EST - Networking
8:00 PM EST - Join the Conversation
Admission: FREE
Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/3SXfqXI
Join the Conversation
Explore the Benefits of Hybrid Meetings
Presented by the
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
Rachelle Jamerson-Holmes
Approved Candidate for
National President
"Visionary Leadership"
American Business Women's Association
National Women's Leadership Conference
Click to view Bio: https://empowerherabwachapter.vistaprintdigital.com/meet-our-founder-and-visionary
You're Invited to Become a Member of the EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
Connect, Learn, Grow and Lead with the Women of EmpowerHer.
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter Orangeburg, SC
Email: EmpowerHerABWAChapter@gmail.com
Phone & Fax: 803-937-1747 Website: www.EmpowerHerABWAChapter.org
Mailing Address: 891 Middleton St., Orangeburg, SC 29115
